Class 9 English Unit 2: Grammar I: Modal Verbs & Conditional Type I

 

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Grammar I: Modal Verbs and Conditional Type I

B.    Choose the correct answer.

a.      I need help, doctor. My baby does not sleep well. What should I do?

b.     The airplane only allows two pieces of luggage. You had better not pack too much or you will have to take it out at the airport.

c.      A: I think that the grade my teacher gave me on my test is wrong.

Really? You ought to talk to her after class today.

d.     It's raining and I don't want to get my dress wet. I had better take an umbrella.

e.      Dinesh loves chocolate, but he should not eat too much or he will put on weight.

f.       My mother is not feeling well, so I told her that she ought to go to the doctor.

g.     A: It's so hot.

B: You should take off your jacket.

h.     I'm going to visit your country. Where should I go if I want to go shopping?

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Writing I: Paragraph with Advice

Ayush is 14 years 14-year-old boy who lives in Biratnagar. He likes to sit on the sofa for hours every day watching TV and eating a lot of snacks. Write a couple of paragraphs about him. You may use the guiding questions given below.

 

a.      What is the problem with Ayush?           

b.     What should he stop doing to be healthy?

c.      What should he start doing?

d.     What advice would you give him to maintain a healthy life?  

 

Ayush has developed an unhealthy lifestyle. The problem with Ayush is that he spends long hours sitting on the sofa, watching TV, and eating unhealthy snacks. It shows he has not been able to balance his rest, exercise, and diet, which can negatively impact his health in the long run. To maintain a healthy life, Ayush should stop spending long hours sitting on the sofa and eating a lot of snacks.

Instead, he should limit his screen time, exercise for rest hours, and choose healthier snack options such as fruits and veggies. Ayush should also start including physical activities in his daily routine, such as going for a walk, playing a sport, or doing light exercise at home. Additionally, he should aim to have a balanced and nutritious diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Furthermore, Ayush needs to maintain a good sleep schedule and get enough sleep. Ayush had better find a balance between physical activity and inactive time. With these changes, Ayush can lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

(Teacher's Guide, Class 9, 2023)

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Reading II: Health is Wealth

Vocabulary

·        Benevolent - /bɪˈnɛvələnt/ (adjective), kind and generous

·        Couch potato - /kaʊtʃ pəˈteɪtəʊ/ (noun), inactive person

·        Obesity - /əʊˈbiːsɪti/ (noun), excessive body fat

·        Expert - /ˈɛkspɜːt/ (noun), skilled or knowledgeable person

·        Went in vain - /wɛnt ɪn veɪn/ (phrase), failed or unproductive

·        Holy - /ˈhəʊli/ (adjective), sacred or divine

·        Resided - /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/ (verb), lived in a place

·        Strenuous - /ˈstrɛnjʊəs/ (adjective), requiring great effort

·        Complimented - /ˈkɒmplɪmɛntɪd/ (verb), praised or admired

·        Devotee - /ˌdɛvəʊˈtiː/ (noun), ardent follower

·        Regained - /rɪˈɡeɪnd/ (verb), recovered or got back

A.   Learn these words and complete the sentences with them. 

benevolent       couch potato          obesity        devotee       strenuous

a.  Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease because obese people are likely to suffer from heart problems.

b.     My father is kind, helpful, and generous. He has a benevolent attitude.

c.      Take a rest for a week. Avoid tasks which strenuous physical activity.

d.     I like God Shiva, I'm actually a devotee of him.

e.      My youngest sister is a great couch potato. She can watch TV 24 hours a day.

B.    Answer the following questions.

a.      Why did people not like the king, though he was kind?

The people did not like the king, though he was kind because he was lazy.

b.     Why were the specialists called to the palace and offered huge prizes?

The specialists were called to the palace and offered huge prizes for making the king fit.

c.      Why did the minister become so happy?

The minister became so happy because the holy man promised him to cure the King's health.

d.     Why did the holy man tell the king to come to his place on foot for treatment?

The holy man told the king to come to his place on foot for treatment because his walking would help him lose weight.

e.      Why did the holy man disappear after the first meeting with the king?

The holy man disappeared after the first meeting with the king because the king might search him for walking, which would help to lose weight.

f.       How did the king recover his health?

The king recovered his health by walking to the holy man's place every day for two weeks.

g.     What lesson did you learn from this story?

The lesson we learned from this story is that we should do regular exercise to be healthy. 

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